Sabrina Lester
London
Summary
Results-driven professional with expertise in operations management, project management, and event planning and delivery. Demonstrates proficiency in budget and cost control, supplier and contract management, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership. Skilled in process improvement, executive support, diary and calendar management, risk management, logistics and procurement. Adept at utilising Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, Canva, and Google Workspace to optimise workflows. Committed to driving organisational efficiency while fostering collaboration across teams.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations & Project Coordinator
Julian Marley Concert
01.2026 - Current
- Coordinated operational delivery for an international music event.
- Managed project schedules, operational plans and supplier communications.
- Arranged international travel, visas, accommodation and transport logistics.
- Maintained project trackers, budgets and operational documentation.
- Worked with artist management, contractors and event partners to deliver a successful event.
Administrative Assistant (Operations & Events)
Hartland International School
04.2025 - 04.2026
- Coordinated school-wide events including graduation ceremonies, parent events and community programmes.
- Managed diaries, meetings and executive support for the Vice Principal.
- Liaised with suppliers and contractors to deliver operational projects.
- Maintained operational documentation, schedules and reporting.
- Supported multiple departments to improve efficiency and communication.
- Assisted with procurement, purchasing and administrative processes.
- Dubai
Operations Manager / Business Owner
Marjays Ltd
04.2021 - 06.2024
- Managed the daily operations of a restaurant, production kitchen and corporate catering business.
- Oversaw staffing, recruitment, rotas and operational performance.
- Controlled budgets, purchasing, stock management and supplier relationships.
- Implemented operational improvements that increased efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Ensured compliance with food safety, health & safety and company policies.
- Represented the business as a guest speaker on an SME business growth panel.
Operations Manager
Caribbean Jerk Hut
06.2014 - 03.2020
- Managed catering operations at major UK festivals including Glastonbury and Boomtown.
- Led teams of up to 20 employees during high-volume trading periods.
- Managed daily revenues of approximately £15,000.
- Oversaw logistics, staffing, supplier coordination and inventory management.
- Maintained excellent operational and health & safety standards.
Education
BA (Hons) - Film Studies
London South Bank University
9 GCSEs - A–C including English & Mathematics
Prince 2 foundation
Skills
- Operations Management
- Project Management
- Event Planning & Delivery
- Budget & Cost Control
- Supplier & Contract Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Team Leadership
- Process Improvement
- Executive Support
- Diary & Calendar Management
- Risk Management
- Logistics & Procurement
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Excel
- Canva
- Google Workspace
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
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Additional information
Full UK Driving Licence (if applicable), Available to travel, Excellent written and verbal communication, References available upon request
Timeline
Operations & Project Coordinator
Julian Marley Concert
01.2026 - Current
Administrative Assistant (Operations & Events)
Hartland International School
04.2025 - 04.2026
Operations Manager / Business Owner
Marjays Ltd
04.2021 - 06.2024
Operations Manager
Caribbean Jerk Hut
06.2014 - 03.2020
BA (Hons) - Film Studies
London South Bank University
9 GCSEs - A–C including English & Mathematics
Prince 2 foundation